December 4, 2018

Winter 2019 Term Bill Due Date—All Students 
Students should view and pay bills for the Winter 2019 term on the Student Accounting website. Students who pay term bills after the December 3 due date will be assessed a $125 late fee. Learn more here.

Late Registration for Winter Term—All Students
The late registration period for the Winter 2019 term begins today, December 4. Students may continue to register but will be assessed a $125 late fee. Earn up to four credits during winter break and choose from 150 courses in a wide range of subjects. Courses are offered in face-to-face, online, or hybrid format. Learn more here.

Important Graduation Information—Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students who anticipate completing January 2019 degree requirements must apply for graduation by submitting the following an Online Diploma Application. For questions regarding diploma applications, please contact the Undergraduate Registrar’s Office at 848-445-2757 and ask for Monica Licourt or Michael Rusen, or email diplomas@registrar.rutgers.edu. Please note that the completion of a diploma application does not imply that graduation requirements have been met.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Is Now Available for 2019–2020—All Students
The 2019–2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Continuing students should file before the January 15, 2019, priority deadline. Learn how to apply for financial aid on the Office of Financial Aid website. 

Doing Business in Israel: Winter Session Course and Trip—Undergraduate Students
Registration for the new Rutgers–New Brunswick Winter Session course, Doing Business in Israel, is now open. Students can complete credits while in Israel this winter from December 21–January 18. This course provides a comprehensive and hands-on understanding of the dynamics of all types of innovation and entrepreneurship. Students will develop a deep understanding of the social, economic, and cultural environment in Israel and how these dynamics affect local and foreign firms. The program is open to all undergraduate students. Rutgers Business School students should inquire about potential scholarships available through RBS; students in other programs may be able to access scholarships/subsidies through their own schools. The deadline to register is December 9, 2018.  Learn more about the course and fill out this survey to indicate interest here. 

Applications for the McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program—Undergraduate Students
Applications are being accepted through December 7, 2018, for cohort 2019 for the Rutgers University–New Brunswick Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The McNair Program provides a supportive environment and a multitude of resources to assist and prepare students interested in pursuing a doctoral education. The program benefits include, but not limited to, up to 6 credits toward graduation, research funding, and graduate school preparation. Low-income, first generation, and/or historically underrepresented students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply. Please contact Assistant Director Jhanna Jean Louis at jhannaj@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions. Learn more here.

Register for Bloustein School's New Big Data Master’s Program for Fall 2019—Undergraduate Students
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is now accepting applications for Fall 2019 to its new Master of Public Informatics (MPI) program. This program is suited for students with interests in big data, data science and data management as it relates to public policy, urban planning, and health administration. Admission requirements and the online application can be found here. The deadline for applications to be considered for merit-based funding awards is February 1, 2019. For more information, please contact recruit@ejb.rutgers.edu.

Apply to Study Political Science, United Nations, and Contemporary Global Policy Issues in Germany this Summer—All Students 
The European Summer Institute is a joint educational venture between Rutgers University and the University of Kassel in Germany and is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors. Students can take two courses for 6 credits that are taught by professors from both universities in the city of Kassel. This 6-week home stay program also includes study tours to the European Union institutions in Brussels (Belgium) and U.N. agencies in Geneva (Switzerland), and excursions in Berlin (Germany). The deadline for applications is February 15, 2019. Learn more here.

Register for the 3+3 Program (Bachelor’s/J.D. Dual Degree) By March 1—Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students considering law school can complete the Rutgers Law 3+3 Program in just six years, instead of the usual seven years to earn an undergraduate and law degree. The program is open to students across all Rutgers campuses who complete the application process by March 1 of their third undergraduate year. Learn more here.

Apply to Study Primates and Other Wildlife in Kenya this Summer—Undergraduate Students
The outgoing program Primatology, Wildlife Ecology, and Conservation will be offered this summer in Kenya from June 27–July 23, 2019. This 6-credit program is run by Professor Ryne Palombit in the Department of Anthropology and focuses on learning about wildlife–including primates–in Kenya, how to study them, and conservation initiatives in Africa. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2019. Students who are interested may contact Professor Palombit at palombit@rutgers.edu, or learn more here.

Study Abroad Applications—All Students 
Applications for Summer 2019 study abroad are open and due on March 1, 2019. Walk-in hours are Monday–Friday, noon to 3 p.m., at Rutgers Global–Study Abroad on the College Avenue Campus. Learn more, search programs, and apply here.